So I have these 4 plopper style baits that I salvaged during past fishing trips (3 Choppo 90s and a Whopper Plopper). My question is about the retrieve of these baits. After you cast them out, do you keep the rod tip high so it doesn't roll side to side? Wanted to make sure I'm fishing it right so I can experience a different type of topwater bite
Today was definitely one hell of a day for fishing. Went to the local park to try my luck after landing a 12 pound catfish at a different spot earlier. Tossed the Pad Crasher Jr along the bank, and fish #1 struck the frog. Straight up inhaled the bait and put up a decent fight. 3 pounds 10 ounces is a damn good start.
Walked around to the north side of the pond where I can cast towards the island in the middle of it, and took a few casts along the bank first. Missed a blowup, so tried for the island. It did not disappoint as the frog got inhaled again by a much bigger bass. I absolutely lost it when I got it in, and noticed it had a shad already in its throat. At 4 pounds 9 ounces, I was officially done fishing for the day. Keep those lines tight, y'all!!
I finally got myself a decent swimbait rod today. Abu Garcia Vengeance 7'6" heavy action paired with a Black Max reel I was gifted after my uncle's passing. I also picked up a 7 inch Nessie that was on sale.
Went out to a spot with a buddy of mine who has never fished it before, so we went to try our luck. After some trial and error, I got the retrieve just right and watched this 2 pounder smack the bait at the bank (pic 1). The rod handled the fight pretty well, so I kept at it. After a couple hours, I went to my second spot solo to see if I could get more bites. I was not disappointed.
Casting along the bank a few times and then it happened.... the strike. Then I saw the fish, and knew it was a good one (pics 2 and 3). It was a good day of fishing overall